Transformations

Sean D. ROCKS the Army PT Test

AaronJune 3, 2013

We like to share the successes, progress, and gains that members make. Here’s Sean D.’s story…

I wanted to start by thanking everyone here for the goals I have achieved throughout my duration at the gym. Thanks go not just to the coaches, but the community as well. There’s something about having a communal workout experience that drives people farther than they think they can go.

I’ve been coming to the gym for over a year now, and the difference in my performance has been staggering. I’ve always had goals to shoot for, especially physically, as I progressed towards my main goal: to become a Pararescue jumper in the Air Force.

I’ve taken the “Physical Ability & Stamina Test” (P.A.S.T.) about five times now. It is a measurement of overall fitness that consists of two 25-meter underwater swims, a 500-meter swim, a 1.5-mile run, and as many reps as possible in 2 minutes of pull-ups, sit-ups, and push-ups.

When I started a year ago, my test times and scores barely qualified for the “minimum” standards. Sure I could do cardio, but I struggled with anything remotely strength-oriented.

Well, the workouts I have done over the last year changed this drastically. I thought swinging a 70-pound kettlebell wasn’t in the cards for me. Now after doing unbroken sets, I really reflect on how much change has happened (mentally and physically).

After extensive training and a lot of help from Scott (and the rest of the coaches), I’ve smoked my P.A.S.T. test times to the point that I consider it a “warm-up” workout — and each time I take the test I get faster.

I owe these results to the help I’ve received here. I’m now as prepared as possible for the trials that await me.

To anyone pursuing fitness for a career, to get in shape, or just to get off the couch, I couldn’t recommend this community enough. It is always scaled to a person’s individual needs, and is unique in the communal experience it provides. It’s different, day by day, so you’ll never get bored, and the results speak for themselves.

Thanks a bunch guys,
Sean D.

Sean was kind enough to send us his P.A.S.T. results, before and after. His results speak for themselves. The number in parentheses is the cut-off for the test, the second number is Sean’s first result, and the third number is his current result.